Kostelec can be chosen for two distinct highlights: water skiing at Silniční rybník and history surrounding the Church of St. Kunhuta and the historic Humpolecká trade route. First consider whether waterside activities or culture and local history are the main reason for your trip. You can then tailor your search for a holiday rental in Kostelec to the theme that matters more to you.
Water skiing at Silniční rybník
The area of Silniční rybník in Kostelec u Jihlavy designated for water sports is 550 metres long and 150 metres wide. Water skiing and acrobatic activities are permitted on the pond in the cadastral area of Kostelec u Jihlavy every day from 07:00 to 19:00; this permission is valid under the relevant regulation until 1 July 2027. The relevant regulation is valid until 1 July 2027.
The KVL Slavoj Kostelec water-ski club has been active at Silniční rybník since 1969. Visitors can hire equipment and receive expert instruction at the water-ski venue. Confirm the current availability of equipment hire and instruction before your trip. According to regional tourism information, Kostelec is the only place in Vysočina where you can try water skiing; check seasonal operation for your travel dates.
International water-ski races called the Kostelec Cup are regularly held in June. If you are travelling for the event, check the exact date for the relevant year. The daily activity hours and the date of a race are two different points to consider when planning your trip.
Church and historic trade route
The Church of St. Kunhuta was built no later than the mid-13th century on a hill above the Jihlava River. Its Gothic south portal has been preserved. The date of construction, its position above the river and the portal provide three specific historical and architectural points of interest.
The historic Humpolecká trade route also passed through Kostelec towards Třešť. It is thought to have crossed the Jihlava at a ford. The church and trade route thus offer different perspectives on local history: a medieval building on the one hand, and a route that passed through Kostelec on the other.
Another culinary tradition is Kostelecké uzeniny, which has been part of the country's culinary traditions for more than a hundred years. Travellers interested in food culture will therefore find an additional point of interest alongside architecture and historic routes.
Getting there and planning your trip
Kostelec u Jihlavy railway station is on line 225 between Havlíčkův Brod and Veselí nad Lužnicí, as well as on line 227 between Kostelec u Jihlavy and Slavonice. Check the current timetable before travelling. For a cycling trip, the Jihlava–Čeřínek–Kostelec excursion follows cycle route 5090 from Cejle to Kostelec; check the route conditions before setting out.
For water skiing, your travel dates should coincide with the current season and, if applicable, the Kostelec Cup date you want to attend. If you are mainly interested in local history, the Church of St. Kunhuta and the Humpolecká route are the specific points of interest. Tailor your search for a holiday rental in Kostelec to this focus and check availability for your travel dates.
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For the broader travel overview: Okres Jihlava.
